Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
Designed by star architect and Brasilia-builder Oscar Niemeyer in 1974, this 6-storey casino hotel that will be refurbished in November 2006, offers a total of 373 rooms, including 337 double rooms and 36 suites. An impressive foyer awaits guests with a 24-hour reception desk, lifts, a safe and a currency exchange counter. The first-class facilities also include a cafÚ, shops, hairdressers, bars, a nightclub, a theatre room, the only casino in Madeira and a number of Ó la carte restaurants (non-smoking areas, air conditioning, highchairs for infants). The diverse assembly rooms in the conference centre as well as Internet access offer a number of options for business guests. In addition, there is a laundry service, room service, medical assistance as well as a kids' club and a playground on offer. Guests may additionally park their cars in the car park or the garage.
Location
Located on a hill, this hotel offers a stunning view over Funchal's harbour. The architecturally extraordinary complex houses, not just the hotel, but also the conference centre as well as Madeira's casino. Countless shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs are to be found in the centre of Funchal (within 500 m), as are links to the transport network (50 m away). The nearest beach is 5 km away and Funchal airport is roughly 23 km away.
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General
Part of a complex that includes a casino and the Congress Centre of Madeira, the hotel is just a few minutes walk from the centre of Funchal.